August 15th, 2008
Attention Moms!
Have you been vaccinated for whooping cough?
Learn how to protect yourself and your children at
Free Tdap Vaccine for women
Call or visit your local office & see if you qualify
June 12th, 2008
Ready for School?
Your kindergartner or 7th grader might need shots before school starts.
Before kindergarten each student needs:
Polio, DTap, MMR #2, Varicella, Hapatitis A & B
Before 7th grade each student needs:
Varicella, Tdap booster and Hapatitis B.
For more information visit http://www.immunize-utah.org/index.html
June 12th, 2008
Fight the Bite
#1: Avoid bites.
Use repellents carefully. Always follow label instructions. DEET and picaridin may be used for adults and children. Oil of lemon eucalyptus may be used for children ages 3 and older. Do not put repellent on a childs hands because it may get in their mouth or eyes.
Cover up.Wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks sprayed with repellent.Do not spray repellent on the skin underneath clothing.
Avoid mosquitoes.Limit the time you spend outdoors from dusk to dawn.
#2: Mosquito-proof your home.
Check your screens. Keep mosquitoes outside by fixing or installing window and door screens. Look for and eliminate breeding places weekly. A small amount of water can be enough for a mosquito to lay her eggs. Empty water from buckets, cans, pool covers, flower pots, and other items.
#3: Help your community.
By reporting cases of dead birds, you can help health departments track WNV.
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/westnile